The audit revealed a number of systemic deficiencies affecting the effectiveness of state support in this area.
The Accounts Chamber of the Kyrgyz Republic conducted an audit concerning the effectiveness of state subsidies allocated to support seed-growing farms from January 1, 2020, to September 30, 2025.
The audit results indicate that the effectiveness of using state subsidies for the development of seed production remains at an insufficient level.
During the audit, systemic deficiencies were identified that negatively impact the effective implementation of the National Development Program of the Kyrgyz Republic until 2026 and the action plan of the Cabinet of Ministers for supporting seed production.
The audit demonstrated that measures aimed at encouraging the sector through subsidies to seed-growing farms and providing agricultural producers with high-quality seed varieties have not achieved their goals.
From January 1, 2022, to September 30, 2025, only 166.7 million soms were utilized, which is just 30.7% of the planned amount.
One of the reasons for the ineffective utilization of subsidies is the lack of information for agricultural producers about the opportunities and conditions of state support, as well as weak communication efforts.
Additionally, there were instances of funding subsidies without prior approval in the budget and without the necessary regulatory documentation, indicating violations of budget legislation.
In total, 197.5 million soms were allocated to support seed production from January 1, 2020, to September 30, 2025.
However, the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic did not conduct systematic control, monitoring, and evaluation of the effectiveness of budget funds, nor did it develop the necessary regulatory acts.
The audit also revealed a lack of a clear strategy, coordination mechanisms, and distribution of responsibilities among participants in the subsidy program. The regulatory framework is insufficient, especially regarding the timing of subsidy payments and the functional responsibilities of officials.
No analysis was conducted on the impact of certified seed varieties on the yield of agricultural crops and a comparison of these indicators with district averages.
From 2020 to 2025, 26,126.6 tons of seeds were declared for subsidy, of which only 16,628.2 tons were sold, which is 63.6%. This indicates insufficient demand planning, weak logistics, and a low level of information provided to farmers.
As a result, seed-growing farms were able to supply agricultural producers with seeds only at 13.5%, and the share of seeds sold under the state subsidy amounted to only 3%.
On average, 31 farms participated in the subsidy program for spring sowing and 25 for winter sowing during 2020–2025.
Deficiencies were also found in the work of regional commissions, which did not carry out proper monitoring of seed-growing farms and did not provide timely conclusions and recommendations to the authorized bodies.
As a result, the audit emphasized the need to enhance the effectiveness of state support for seed production by creating a clear and coordinated mechanism for implementing the subsidy program, improving monitoring and control, activating outreach efforts among agricultural producers, refining budget planning, and implementing effectiveness evaluation systems, as well as increasing the accountability of state bodies.
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